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I am new at this and have had alot of malabsorbation problems plus severe diarrea. I have lost 15 or more pounds and now down to 92 pounds with diarrea and just came from an ER visit last friday. They had me take 3 days of antibotics and said that it would stop the diarrea. I have had this for a month now and am off all gluten and wheat etc. I have ran out of insurance and on vitamin supplements but still sick. I am going to a county hosiptal for help with a new doctor on Monday. I cant get this to stop and 3 years ago I was so sick I got down to 69 pounds ... If you think you could help please let me know because all the stuff I am reading is getting a little over stimulanting. Thank you Kim Pelton

Have you been tested for lactose intolerant?? That usually comes with having celiac disease. I hope you get your self tested for celiac disease. And you are describing alot of the sysmptoms I had before I realized I can't have dairy any more. Take the dairy test because of your insurance you speak of. Cut all dairy out of your diet for a week or two and see how your body does with out it. If it stops all your symptoms that is your answer.

Thank you for answering and I will try what you say on the dairy for 2 weeks. I love milk but not at the expense of my health. I had the tests for celiac and they were positive but haven't had anymore problems until now.

Have you been tested for celiac disease??? (blood tests or endoscopy with biopsies)Have you had any other bowel diseases ruled out? (e.g Crohns disease)

Yes they ran every test imaginable and I have Celiac Sprue. It has been 5 years since I have had very much trouble but now it is like it was when they diagnosed me. I haven't been checked for Crohn's or anything else. To be honest I hate the Doctors office thing and try to help myself with things like Imodium etc...... But I cant do this alone anymore. It is causing me to just stay home and now I am on leave of absence from work. I am seeing a doctor on Monday. Also have you ever had alot of sound in your stomach like gurgling but it never stops. Its very loud and is almost continuous at all times.